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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1931

Page

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Print Bonds or Money in War Time Debate

Arthur Brisbane outlines a controversial view on financing the war effort through government bonds or currency expansion. The piece touches on religious tensions, temperance, and the role of leaders like Kemal and Peters the Great, while noting bank failures in New York and a Nova Scotia incident involving a British captain slain by guards. The writer argues for direct government money creation to boost prosperity and fund soldiers, warning against bond dependence.

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New Zealand Earthquakes Kill Hundreds and Bow Cities

A powerful quake in Hawke Bay devastates Napier, Hastings, and Wairoa, killing hundreds and injuring nearly 150. Fires and ruined water supply complicate rescue as walls collapse and trapped residents struggle to escape. Officials report many bodies found under masonry and ongoing aftershocks impede relief efforts.

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Spare set of teeth urged at dentists convention

Delegates at an international convention of dentists heard Ernest H. Dalton of Chicago urge carrying a spare denture in travel bags for emergencies. He stressed that relying on a single denture is risky for long trips.

Chicago Feb Ernest HE. Dalton

Slightly Cooler Ig Forecast for .A. and Vicinity

A moderately cool spell is forecast with noticeable relief from recent warmth. Minimums dip to above 40 degrees Wednesday morning, about five degrees cooler than Tuesday, but no immediate sharp temperature drop expected per meteorologist D. H. Jarbon of the weather bureau.

Tureday Clont Skica

State Patrol to Nab Tax Laggards

State authorities move to arrest every motorist driving with an expired 1920 license as officers fail to enforce vehicle registration. The White Highway Patrol received orders to arrest offenders. several arrests were made yesterday while a large number of cars appeared to be running on old licenses.

Austin Lome Wiite Highway Patrol Phares Ciic Panes Gaillin Reda Tivenses

Boy Thrown From Motorcade Treated

Eintfield, 13, of 116 Routh Trinity Street, Vestal élégraph bus, was treated at Ret eck B Green hospital Wednesday after being thrown to the pavement when a large motorcycle struck in Broadway near Bracken Ridge Park.

Hirnest Eintfield Routh Trinity Street Vestalélegraph Reteck B. Green Hospital Broadway Brackenridge Park

Senate Push for Prevailing Wage Measure Passed

Washington based Senate committee urged passage of a bill requiring government contractors to pay workers the prevailing local wage. The measure aims to standardize pay across federal projects and align with state wage laws.

Senate Washington, D.C Adnate Manufacturers Committee Goverament

35 Below Zero in Atlantic States

The bitter cold wave continues in New York and New England with temperatures this morning dipping to 34 or 35 degrees below zero advancing the season's harsh weather across the Atlantic states.

Atlantic States New York New York State Newe England

Next Time She'll Take Receiver Off the Hook

Washington report notes a dinner party at which Dr. Carter’s colleagues were present. A telephone emergency interrupted the gathering as Dr. D. T. Taylor and Dr. W. Larkinalee were summoned, prompting Carter to rush out and end the dinner.

D. T. Taylor

Mor rrigon 5 Given Kidnap Money Disposed in Court

Civil case in the Ninety fourth District court ends with a final decree in the Morrison kidnapping dispute. A default judgment against Edmondson and Connor dismisses claims. William Neunhofter discharged as receiver. Five thousand dollar reward stands for Wil Wright still at large. Connor transferred to Tom Green County jail to face related charges.

R. W. Morrison Ninety-fourth Mayrrison Tamongouly Jedmondson J. B. Connor Will Weight Normber Joula Willian Schlesinger Jones Commercial National Bank William Neunhofter Judtge W. W. Metrory Murrigan Morrison Lee Schlesingers Commercial Ioan and Trust Wright Conner Morteon Connor San Angelo

Baitish Gales Abate Fresh Britain Seaborn Losses

A London report says the fierce gales along the western coast subsided, easing the deadly maritime run and reducing the official death toll after days of heavy storms. Damaging seas and strong winds had earlier caused several shipwrecks and loss of life.

Weather Outlook Shows Warm Midweek Then Cooling

A garbled forecast indicates a Wednesday high near 62 degrees with a cooler trend overnight. Winds are expected to be moderate at times, with offshore breezes dipping temperatures later in the week, especially in northern areas.

Fan Antonis Violnist Vale Tees

War Reopens on Capitol Hill as Veterans Relief Debate Intensifies

In Washington, Feb 3 wartime veterans debate surged in both Senate and House committees over relief funding. Veterans Administrator Hines urged careful consideration of future costs, while Rep Garner pressed for reevaluation of Mellon era economic policy. Duffield testified on cancellation of certification payments, citing risk to relief programs if reforms are rushed. Suggested plans include cutting cash value of certificates by 50 percent to save over 1.7 billion dollars, prompting warnings about broader fiscal impact on disabled veterans widows and orphans.

Senate Hines Capitol Garner Texas Geneesince The Lance Harrison Demextar

Sterling Hints Court Economy Move in Texas

Governor Rosy 8 Sterling told reporters a new district courts plan would strain finances this year. He urged transferring busy judges to overcrowded courts and noted bills seeking a domestic relations court at San Antonio and a second court in Rank County as examples of cost-saving measures amid budget concerns.

Austin Rosy Sterling Bia San Antonio Rank County

Banker Urges U. 8. Pay Deposit Losses

Henry M. Robinson, a Los Angeles banker, urged creation of a federal fund to pay depositors in closed banks in full. He testified before the Senate subcommittee studying the federal reserve and national banking systems, advocating protection for depositors amid bank failures.

Walsington Dog

Prohibition Bill Sidetracked in Senate Debate

The senate today sidetracked the Howell bill to establish stricter prohibition enforcement in the District of Columbia while considering the independent offices appropriation bill. The action shifts focus from the enforcement proposal to budget matters and other legislative priorities.

Suington Ti. C Senate Howell District of Columbia

Rogers Remark Anent Cows Enters Georgia Court Code

In Greensboro Georgia on February 5 a court case cites Will Rogers remarks about cows as an unofficial supplement to the Georgia criminal code. A white man was convicted for slaying a milch cow belonging to a Reston woman. Furze Tees B Park lectured the defendant with humorous lines and cited Rogers humor on cow milking and economic loss if cows failed.

Rogers Georgia Greensnhorg Mt Hielons Furze Tees B. Park United States Creek Exchange

Shepard of a Fight Ja Ailing Justice in New Trial Bid

Maj. Chaves A. Shepard, a convicted wire poisoner, awaited a motion for a new trial as Judge Truphinm debated late today. Defense and government sparred over records after the December verdict, while prosecutors recalled Shepard advising Miss Cranden to let passion guide her story to authorities.

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Highway Purchase Bill Introduced

A bill introduced in Austin by Representative Stevenson of Junction proposes a method for state highway purchases. The plan would finance road purchases by expanding indebtedness, with an estimated amount of about 80 million dollars.

Austin Stevenson Junction

President Hea ter speaks on relief aid and self government

Washington Feb 2 4 President Heater defended proposed appropriations while opposing relief tied to threatening self government He urged using federal resources only as a last resort and highlighted prevention safety nets He warned against undermining the system of self reliance and stressed charity from Americans to aid those in distress

Washington, D.C Heater Presilent Weaver Thoa Wasson White House Hoover Congress

Wanted Ad Notices Across City Listings

Classifieds offer mechanic trainee and auditor positions with monthly pay, plus apartment rentals in Essex Street. Additional opportunities include contract work with various salaries and dozens of listings across classifications 7 10 and 17. Local readers are invited to review the Want Ads for more details and immediate openings.

Eecuibante Essex

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